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Display depolarizer

US5408357A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Filing dateNov 9, 1992
Grant dateApr 18, 1995
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2027/0169
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A high-contrast reflective display for use under high ambient light conditions for individuals wearing sunglasses and particularly polarized sunglasses includes a reflective target for a light emitting source of information to be displayed. The target is a relatively thin transparent polymeric film having a metalized rear reflective surface. The film, in a preferred embodiment, is a Mylar film having a thickness of from about 0.001-0.005 inches with a neutral density tint. The metal coating was aluminum vacuumed deposited on the film layer. The composite target can be adhered to a support using a suitable bonding adhesive applied to the metalized film.

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